Oaksey

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[–] Oaksey@lemmy.world 8 points 4 hours ago

Consequently, Americans generate the majority of English-language Internet content.

False. Yes, it is larger than any other individual English speaking group but accounts for less than a fifth of the total English speakers.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_English-speaking_population

I wouldn’t have guessed Nigeria is the third largest English speaking group.

[–] Oaksey@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

I thought that biscuit flavoured cola was probably fake as well, but then I saw a discarded can of it yesterday

[–] Oaksey@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Brush excess fuzz off with my hand, remove the ends and eat with skin on.

[–] Oaksey@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Even for the people who like to regularly gamble, I don’t see why they would particularly want to be reminded to gamble?

[–] Oaksey@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

For microwaves with paused cooking time left on them, after 5 minutes it should wipe and go back to the clock.

[–] Oaksey@lemmy.world 10 points 3 weeks ago

To quote from your source:

8-inch floppy disk, inserted in drive, (3½-inch floppy diskette, in front, shown for scale)

[–] Oaksey@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I was wondering how CD-RW works, if anyone else wants to know:

https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/question655.htm
They have a layer that can change between clear and opaque that is changed by having different temperatures applied to it.

[–] Oaksey@lemmy.world 19 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Isn’t a diskette just a small version of a disk? Much like kitchenette to kitchen

[–] Oaksey@lemmy.world 15 points 1 month ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)
  • 3D eye mask
  • in ear noise cancelling headphones
  • zip up travel hoodie

Most long haul flight have seats with decent head rests but for shorter flights I want to sleep on, I use a soft cervical collar. More comfortable without it on but it means you don’t wake up with your head in a weird position and sore neck.

3D eye masks mean your eye lashes aren’t brushing against the eye mask.

I prefer in ear headphones as it means you can rest your head against the window or whatever, it is more comfortable and you don’t get buzzing from the plane being carried through.

I got a great travel hoodie that has heaps of pockets, some on the inside, a big hood with a fold down flap for extra darkness, ensures a comfortable temperature etc.

For shorter trips I’d recommend a moisture wicking long sleeve top to help keep you at a comfortable temperature but not take up space in your bag.

Edit: The hoodie I got years ago and still have was a Burton Sleeper Hoodie, sadly it seems they have stopped making them?

[–] Oaksey@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Cold dirty leaf water

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